Small dog attacked, killed by pit bull

Woman bit by pit bull while walking her dog in North Braddock

A woman walking her dog Monday was bit by a pit bull, and her small dog was viciously attacked and mauled to death.

Sheila White, 57, was walking her Jack Russel terrier on Copeland Avenue in North Braddock. White said she avoided a portion of Copeland Avenue on most of her walks because a pit bull nearby had a violent reputation.

But on Monday she thought the pit bull was in the house with his owner, at 306 Copeland. When she decided to walk past the home, she said the pit bull "came out of nowhere" and leaped onto her thigh, causing four puncture wounds.

Then, according to police, the pit bull lunged for the smaller, 14-pound dog and violently attacked it. Police said the small dog didn't stand a chance for survival.

The pit bull's owner, John Sisko, faced animal related charges on June 4 but has yet to show to court.

For this attack, Sisko will be charged with dog running at large, harboring a dangerous animal and likely will faces charges for not having a dog license or rabies shots on the animal. Each charge, according to police, carries a maximum fine of $300 each.

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